Robert recently made a surprise appearance on BBC Radio Wales from a cold Barry Island. Robert appeared on the show hosted by Ruth Jones who plays Nessa in the BBC hit TV show, Gavin and Stacey. Robert agreed to do the live interview because he is such a huge fan of the show. He delighted the crowd by praising Ruth Jones for her Nessa character; say “I’d just like to say thanks for giving me so many laughs over the last couple of years.”
Of course the Zeppelin question was asked …

Robert has recorded a duet with fellow West Midlands singer, Scott Matthews, which will appear on Scott’s second album, “Elsewhere” which is due for release in March. In an interview in the Galway Advertiser, Scott calls the track, “12 Harps” one of the standout tracks.
He goes on to say, “I have some issues with my vocals,” Scott admits. “Maybe it’s a little insecurity on my part but a lot of people tell me that my voice suits the kind of music I do. Robert Plant himself said that was one …

Tamworth artist Sue Verity is auctioning off a portrait of Robert Plant to be auctioned for Children in Need. The artist, a long time fan, tried to get in touch with Plant to have the artwork signed but was unsuccessful until she turned to the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC for help. They arranged a meeting with Robert, a long time Wolves supporter. Anyone wishing to bid for the item should go to the Sue Verity web site for further information.

  pic. Frank Melfi 

Robert was among the 966 people recognised in the New Year Honours and was awarded a CBE in recognition for services to music.
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“THEY WON’T BE CALLING IT LED ZEPPELIN” 
The November 21 edition of the Birmingham Evening Mail reported on a guest appearance by Robert as follows:
Robert Plant tries to avoid questions about his role in the proposed Led Zeppelin reunion tour – but Hancock managed to steer him in that direction at Bilston’s Robin 2 club. 
Robert made a surprise on-stage appearance to mark singer Ricky Cool’s 30 years in music and confirmed to Hancock he would not be joining Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham on the road. He said …

Robert and Alison’s Raising Sand album has been nominated for five Grammy Awards in the 51st annual Grammy Awards event due to be staged in Los Angeles on February 8 2009. 
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Robert and Alison Krauss picked up an award at this years CMA Awards. The track “Gone Gone Gone” was named musical event of the year. The ceremony for the 42nd annual CMA Awards took place last Wednesday night (Nov. 12) in Nashville.

With the hugely successful Raising Sands Tour now over, having played it’s final date on October 5th at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, now’s a good time to look back over the last month at just a few highlights. 
Robert and Alison attended the Mercury Prize gala on September 9, 2008 in London, although there didn’t come away with the prestigious award, that went to Elbow, with their album, The Seldom Seen Kid, each nominee received a nomination award. Robert joked in an interview prior to the show “At my age …

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

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